George Chen Eliminated in 3rd Place ($54,708)

Level 28
: Limits 80,000/160,000, 0 ante

On George Chen’s final hand, Nick Guagenti opened the action from the button and Chen three-bet from the small blind. Brodsky in the big blind folded, Guagenti called.
The flop was J♣5♥5♠ and Chen led out first to act. Guagenti raised him, Chen called.
The rest of the money went on the turn, which was the J♠.
George Chen: Q♠Q♣
Nick Guagenti: K♦J♦
Chen was in great position until the turn, which gave Guagenti trips over Chen’s queens. Chen called for a queen on the river, but the river was the 8♥, ending his impressive run and giving him his highest finish at the WSOP.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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7,700,000
1,375,000
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1,375,000 |
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3,300,000
-200,000
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-200,000 |
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Busted |